Monday, May 1, 2023

All Hands On the Bad One, Sleater-Kinney

All Hands On the Bad One, Sleater Kinney, 2000, :37

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Absolutely stunning in-your-face riot grrrl pop-punk.  Consistently strong throughout, it blends anger (at misogyny, corporate hypocrisy, violence in the media) with sweet vocals, harmonies, and driving riffs.  It's a perfect mix of the urgency of punk and a confident display of skilled craft.  Three voices, two guitars, and really, no filler.   Favorite tracks: "You're No Rock n' Roll Fun," "All Hands on the Bad One," "Leave You Behind."

Apart From the Crowd, Great Buildings

Apart From the Crowd , Great Buildings, 1981, :40 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Solid jangle-pop from a now largely-forgotten group featuring two guys who went ...